Our biases can be dangerous, even deadly — as we've seen in the cases of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner, in Staten Island, New York. Diversity advocate Vernā Myers looks closely at some of the subconscious attitudes...

How do sociologists study and understand social interaction? Today we’ll explain the language sociologists use to discuss how we interact with the social world. What are statuses and roles? How are they different? How do you acquire...

Mice, bugs and hamsters are no longer the only way to study the brain. Functional MRI (fMRI) allows scientists to map brain activity in living, breathing, decision-making human beings. Read Montague gives an overview of how this...

What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it's fame and money, you're not alone - but, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, you're mistaken. As the director of a 75-year-old study on adult development,...

Expressing your emotions is important—not just for your mental health, but for your physical health as well.

New ReviewBuilding rapport with Chinese counterparts is absolutely key for business success. Learn the significance of guanxi, or relationships, in Chinese business culture and why nurturing these relationships and developing trust are so...

New ReviewLocal business culture in Hong Kong can be traced back to the early British trading companies in the 1700s. Today, these businesses, known as hongs, continue to operate alongside more modern Chinese and foreign firms. Tradition, family,...

New ReviewGermans have a reputation of being very task-oriented. This video discusses the way Germans manage their business associations—balancing a focus on work with the development of personal business relationships.

New ReviewCorporate entertainment revolves more around lunches and dinners in restaurants than around golf and parties. Outside Paris, where relationships are less protected, socializing after work may take place in people’s homes. The French take...

New ReviewUnder the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), men and women in Germany are guaranteed equal rights. In reality, women and men don’t receive equal pay. In addition, only a handful of women make it to senior management positions. As in most other...

New ReviewThe very emblem of liberty and the French Republic is a woman, Marianne. But don’t jump to conclusions as you come across her image featured on coins, printed on stamps, and perched in city halls. Women in France actually have a way to...

New ReviewIn general, men in Mexico rule in matters of public affairs and women dominate in domestic and private matters. Like many things in Mexico, this dynamic is changing, especially in the cities and in middle-class families. More women are...

New ReviewSouth Africa’s liberal constitution grants all people equal status, regardless of their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. In practice, though, a large segment of the society is committed to preserving...

New ReviewIn this video, you will learn about additional database services.

Learn 3 Tips to Stop Oversharing. We've all been part of a conversation where someone has said too much too soon and it made things turn awkward very quickly.

The importance of relationships, both physical and emotional, is evident in every aspect of Brazilian life. Brazil has been and remains a traditional patriarchal culture, much like its Latin neighbors. In the upper class, men have...

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This video defines ecology and ecosystems.

An ecosystem is complex community of living organisms. The living things depend on each other and the environment they're in, from the tiniest bug to the biggest animal. Relationships between organisms are a crucial part of ecosystems....

Dialogue is a vital tool for bringing your story to life. In this lesson, we’ll explore how dynamic dialogue can enhance your writing by:*Developing characters*Engaging the reader*Advancing the plot*Establishing relationships*Setting...

Do you remember your first love? Unless you are still with them, it most likely ended in heartache. One couple knows this feeling all too well. When they were in college in 1961, Janice and Prentiss fell in love. It all happened fast but...

This is a list of all the important life skills dogs teach us. When humans bring a dog into their lives, they are most often looking for a companion; what they may not realize is that they are getting a teacher as well. Every single day...

Millions saw their surprise proposal... finally it's wedding day. Last year Adam Keller and Jared Marinelli became an Internet sensation when Adam choreographed the perfect flash mob wedding proposal. They both became a 'Joy Story' as...